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Punishment drama in Qatar: Viñales loses place on the podium!
Maverick Viñales loses his podium finish at the MotoGP race in Qatar after a penalty, while Marc Márquez celebrates his 91st victory.
Punishment drama in Qatar: Viñales loses place on the podium!
In the fourth MotoGP race of the season in Qatar, Maverick Viñales caused a stir when he initially took second place, but was subsequently given a 16-second penalty. This decision caused Viñales to drop to 14th place. This penalty was the result of low tire pressure, which is considered particularly critical in the world of MotoGP. Marc Márquez, on the other hand, celebrated an impressive victory, which marked his 91st Grand Prix win and 65th victory in the premier class. This allowed him to extend his lead in the overall standings over Alex Márquez, who only achieved sixth place after a collision with his brother.
The podium positions were dominated by a strong performance from Ducati. Francesco Bagnaia inherited the podium in second place, while Franco Morbidelli took third place, contributing to an impressive Ducati victory. The team has won the last 21 MotoGP races overall, highlighting their dominant performance this season.
Injuries and fall statistics
Of concern was the fall of Jorge Martin, who suffered rib and lung injuries in an accident and was hospitalized with a pneumothorax. Fortunately, Martin was conscious and the CT scan should provide further information about his health. However, the 2023 season will be remembered not only for injuries, but also for numerous falls. There were a total of 358 crashes in the 2023 MotoGP season, with nine of the 22 regular riders having to take a break due to injury.
The fall statistics show that Marc Márquez takes the lead with 29 falls this season, followed by Joan Mir with 24 and Aleix Espargaro and Augusto Fernandez, who record 23 falls each. Franco Morbidelli, on the other hand, finished all 20 Grands Prix this season, but also had seven crashes.
Summary of the current interim status
| rank | driver | team | Crashes in the 2023 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Marquez | Honda | 29 |
| 2 | Joan Mir | Honda | 24 |
| 3 | Alex Espargaro | Aprilia | 23 |
| 3 | Augusto Fernández | Tech3-GasGas | 23 |
| 5 | Alex Marquez | Gresini Ducati | 21 |
| 6 | Jack Miller | KTM | 21 |
| 7 | Marco Bezzecchi | VR46 Ducati | 20 |
| 8 | Pol Espargaro | Tech3-GasGas | 16 |
| 8 | Luca Marini | VR46 Ducati | 16 |
| 8 | Jorge Martin | Pramac Ducati | 16 |
The 2023 MotoGP season is characterized by exciting races and dramatic twists, as the events in Qatar clearly show. The current developments are being followed with excitement as the teams and drivers prepare for the challenges ahead.